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Offline carljackson

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Wheel cleaning products
« on: April 02, 2014, 07:40:40 pm »
what products do u guys use to clean your wheels

names or links of products and cloths and anything else would be good cheers
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2014, 07:42:45 pm »
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2014, 08:30:36 pm »
Autofinesse stuff is on point, but depending what wheels/finish just wash them with soap
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2014, 09:40:52 am »
If your struggling, try Auto Glym Custom Wheel cleaner.  (not the normal wheel cleaner, thats too harsh imo).  The Custom cleaner works well, but make sure you wash it off properly and put some wax protection on after drying.  You wont need to use it again for ages after waxing either  :happy2:
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2014, 11:24:42 am »
Iron X or similar, to get that brake dust out, then a good wax.
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2014, 11:42:42 am »
Quote from: George10 on April 02, 2014, 08:30:36 pm
Autofinesse stuff is expensive, but depending what wheels/finish just wash them with soap

fixed that for you!  :grin:
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2014, 12:19:29 pm »
Quote from: xjay1337 on April 03, 2014, 11:42:42 am
Quote from: George10 on April 02, 2014, 08:30:36 pm
Autofinesse stuff is expensive, but depending what wheels/finish just wash them with soap

fixed that for you!  :grin:

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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2014, 08:13:53 pm »
Quote from: xjay1337 on April 03, 2014, 11:42:42 am
Quote from: George10 on April 02, 2014, 08:30:36 pm
Autofinesse stuff is expensive, but depending what wheels/finish just wash them with soap

fixed that for you!  :grin:
Haha thanks jay  :grin:
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2014, 08:47:08 pm »
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner is really outstanding.... I use it on mine with brilliant results.


Be careful using Iron X on painted calipers as it can discolour them.
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2014, 12:06:38 am »
The best wheel cleaner I have ever used is the wonder wheels acid free stuff.
It's a purple liquid that bleeds red on your Wheels. Awesome stuff that really works. I also use it on my skirts.
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2014, 12:28:50 am »
Quote from: sambryant on April 07, 2014, 12:06:38 am
The best wheel cleaner I have ever used is the wonder wheels acid free stuff.
It's a purple liquid that bleeds red on your Wheels. Awesome stuff that really works. I also use it on my skirts.
That would probably be an element of iron-fallout removal as well.

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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2014, 08:30:49 am »
Quote from: xjay1337 on April 07, 2014, 12:28:50 am
Quote from: sambryant on April 07, 2014, 12:06:38 am
The best wheel cleaner I have ever used is the wonder wheels acid free stuff.
It's a purple liquid that bleeds red on your Wheels. Awesome stuff that really works. I also use it on my skirts.
That would probably be an element of iron-fallout removal as well.

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Correct :) 
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2014, 09:45:41 am »
I use Bilt Hamber - Auto Wheels if there is a real build up. It needs a bit of agitation sometimes if wheels have been left a long time or not really cleaned properly, but it is safe on finishes including polished alloys. It also cleans calipers without discolouring too.
But once cleaned, all I do then is spray with a mild APC, wash off and wipe over with wheel polish. Haven't found much difference between the different brands, but then I rarely leave them more than one wash between repolishing!
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2014, 08:34:22 pm »
Billberrys wheel cleaner, awesome stuff.... Repels brake dust and makes it super easy to clean next time !
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Re: Wheel cleaning products
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2014, 02:54:28 pm »
Sorry but there is no protection or dirt repellant in Bilberry.
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